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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 13 · Question 25

9702Doppler effect for sound waves

A source of sound of frequency F at point Z is moving at a steady speed. The pattern of the emitted wavefronts is shown. Which row describes the frequencies of the sound heard by stationary observers at X and Y?

  1. A<F, <F
  2. B<F, >F
  3. C>F, <F
  4. D>F, >F

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Correct answer: C. >F, <F

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